KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,440 km
8,972 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
14,440 km
8,972 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL NJK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code KUL NJK
ICAO Code WMKK KNJK
City Kuala Lumpur El Centro
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 32.800000, -115.700000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 14,440 kilometers (8,972 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:23 in El Centro. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from El Centro (NJK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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